(3) PS Illustrated by Robin Spowart. In this counting book, minimal rhymed text describes the imaginative wonders encountered by a little girl out for a walk. Beginning with one pig prancing and ending with ten llamas loving, each number represents a different set of animal antics. The story ends comfortably at home, and the simply composed and textured colored-pencil drawings contribute to the bucolic mood throughout.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) PS Illustrated by Robin Spowart. Mouse is excited to invite his friends to his Halloween party, and Hedgehog, Squirrel, Bunny, and Mole are thrilled to attend. But when he reaches Pig's door, she bursts into tears at his invitation. It turns out she was planning a party, too. Mouse offers to host together, and all is well. The slight story's muted illustrations match its comforting tone. Halloween game ideas are appended.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) PS Illustrated by Robin Spowart. With Baby Brother's help, Little Bunny chooses the smallest Christmas tree in the lot. Back at home, the family decorates their tree, and Little Bunny is delighted that she can put the star on top by herself. The predominately red and green illustrations reinforce the holiday motif. The story is unapologetically sweet, which may put off some readers.

Reviewer: Karyn Ginsburg

(3) PS Illustrated by Robin Spowart. A dapper, red-tuxedoed "Mister Mouse with the big red box / Goes up to the door and gives two knocks." At each new door he gives a Valentine's Day treat to the increasing number of animals who live at each house, and a new, numbered red heart appears at the bottom of the page, ending at ten with his own mouselings. Spowart's illustrations are soft, yet bright and warm. Instructions for making a paper heart are included.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) PS Illustrated by Robin Spowart. After Little Bunny and her baby brother receive baskets of treats on Easter morning, Little Bunny surprises her parents and brother with baskets filled with eggs she decorated herself. The story and art are understated and affectionate. Colored pencil illustrations in pastel shades are surrounded by plenty of white space, conveying the family closeness expressed in the story. Appended are directions for simple egg decorating and basket making.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) PS Illustrated by Robin Spowart. A mouse family's Hanukkah celebration is simply described in an awkward and singsongy rhyme. The warm pastel illustrations are far more appealing (though unvaried), and the back of the book features a retelling of the Hanukkah story, blessings for lighting the candles, a recipe for potato pancakes, dreidel directions, and words and music to "O Hanukkah." The book will be useful for introducing the very young to the holiday.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman